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CF03 CTE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 159,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 153,085 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 144,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 132,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 132,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,620 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,989 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,234 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,558 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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CF03 CTE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF03 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF03 CTE registered?

CF03 CTE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is CF03 CTE safe to buy?

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